Stock Market Update: Sensex and Nifty End Lower Ahead of RBI Policy Decision

Sensex, Nifty Slip Ahead of Key RBI Policy Decision: Market Awaits Clarity

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: August 06, 2025

Summary: The RBI maintains its "neutral" position and leaves the repo rate constant at 5.50%, while market mood is dampened by uncertainty over US tariff concerns.

On Wednesday, both the Sensex and the Nifty 50 closed in the negative as investors remained cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) forthcoming policy meeting. The Sensex plummeted 316 points to 74,982, while the Nifty 50 sank 88 points to 22,783.

Investors are watching the conclusion of the RBI's monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on Friday, which might provide significant updates on interest rates and the inflation forecast.

Also, global market sentiment dipped as the US President Donald Trump warned of placing high taxes on goods if he returns to power. This raised concerns about future trade disruptions, weakening investor confidence globally.

Banking and financial stocks were under pressure, with HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank losing much more. However, IT equities experienced minor purchasing, limiting greater losses.

The market appears cautious, affected by both international and local factors that are driving the current instability.